ITV's This Morning presenter Holly Willoughby has sent her condolences to the Jeremy Kyle Show team after the controversial programme was axed.

The This Morning star also sent her sympathy to the family of Steve Dymond who appeared on Jeremy's daytime show on May 2 when he failed a lie detector test.

Mr Dymond's body was discovered at a block of flats in Portsmouth seven days later, reports the Express.

Holly addressed ITV’s decision to end production of The Jeremy Kyle Show in a sombre discussion with her co-host Phillip Schofield.

After paying tribute to Steven, 63, she took the time to consider how the decision to axe the programme has affected members of the production team saying: “We’d also like to add our condolences to the family of Mr Dymond.

“And also to the Jeremy Kyle team and crew of whom this has been a dreadful shock.”

Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield on ITV show This Morning (Image: ITV News)

Co-host Phillip added: “There is no indication yet as to what will replace Jeremy’s show in the future.”

The pair also read the statement issued by ITV’s CEO Carolyn McCall about the future of the series, which was fronted by presenter Jeremy Kyle, 53.

It read: "Given the gravity of recent events we have decided to end production of The Jeremy Kyle Show.

"The Jeremy Kyle Show has had a loyal audience and has been made by a dedicated production team for 14 years, but now is the right time for the show to end.

"Everyone at ITV's thoughts and sympathies are with the family and friends of Steve Dymond.